Watch this before you mount a GoPro on a DJI FPV

[@AerialPixel]

Hey Matt, I know you purchased our mount a few months back, just curious why you switched. The TPU we use will help eliminate vibrations, that's why we use TPU over hard plastic, the difference is tremendous. Also try using a lower ND filter, looks like many of your shots had too much motion blur, if using an ND16 try dropping down to an ND8, especially for those lower light scenarios. When you have too much motion blur it makes it hard on the ReelSteady processing, it often doesn't perform as well. Great video, keep it up!

[@zefitech]

Hey! I really enjoy your mount as well. I initally switched just to test out this other one, but I haven't noticed any major differences at all. I'll add a link to the description. Thanks for watching/commenting!

[@AerialPixel]

@@zefitech I'm going to shoot you over one of our rear mounts for you to try out too, it's been pretty popular as well. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3yklKx5mMafrck Fly safe Matt! Keep up the good work!

[@zefitech]

@@AerialPixel Thanks a lot, I appreciate it! I already have some shots in mind.

[@zefitech]

Hey! Still testing out the battery mount, thank you for sending it. I got the hero 10 yesterday and have been trying it with your mouth and a few others and have found that once I hit record the GPS signal drops by half. Even with wireless connections and gps on the GoPro off. What do you think about a mount that is an inch forward on the FPV to clear the GPS chip?

[@AerialPixel]

@@zefitech Hey Matt, I didn't notice that with previous GoPro models, it does that with the Insta360 One X2 though (360 camera). I haven't had good weather yet to try it with our Hero 10 yet, received it almost a week ago... been raining for days. The GoPro doesn't actually cover the GPS using our top mount so it may be some sort of RF interference going on. Does it do it with the battery mount? I'll report back in the next few days when I get a chance to fly it.

[@zefitech]

NOTE: I was using the GoPro Hero 8 for this video which works great on the DJI FPV. There are some reported GPS interference issues when clicking record on the Hero 10. I've tested this out myself and haven't found any mounts on the market that fix this issue.

[@istoleurfaceha3527]

Does the mounts cause that issue? Is it also an issue with the GoPro 11 since I’m looking to getting one

[@DJangokid]

Just purchased the mount you suggested the amazon one i bought i experienced very high shaky vibrations on the fpv

[@LOR.e_xplores]

The blur might be due to small vibrations from the drone?

[@forgedsanity2916]

I'm thinking of getting the GoPro for my DJI FPV, I just don't find the built in camera quality sufficient enough and with the 150 degrees they advertised which the propellers ruin anyway. You've made some good points in your video regarding warranty therefore I'm going to check my care refresh ToS one more time before committing to the GoPro Hero 10. Thanks for your video!

[@zefitech]

Thanks for watching! I will say, after trying the Hero 10 I did have some issues with GPS interference, but I have seen others on KZbin who have done that configuration with success. Definitely something to look into though.

[@Minnemann]

Drone squad from Brazil

[@zefitech]

Ayeee!!

[@SirWallace2]

I would love a mount under the drone for a 360 camera. so I can choose my angle afterwards and have a clear view downwards

[@josueburgos9604]

Hey , thanks for your video, i have a question can i fly with mi gopro mini 11 in a normal mode or sport? because im new in this word of FPV, but i have the quality video of Go pro, thanks!

[@noobdronepilot2597]

Hey matt, you should try custom fpv rather than using DJI FPV .

[@zefitech]

I don’t disagree haha

[@tjfpv]

When I strapped my GoPro 10 to my DJI FPV, I immediately got that weird jello look that you mentioned, but I also could hear that my motors were fluctuating very badly. I landed immediately and checked the motor temps... they were very hot and I had only flown for about 30 seconds max. I just chalked it up as the drone struggling with the weight, but I suspect it's more of a mounting issue coupled with a natural frequency oscillation.

[@zpeos5713]

Have you fixed the problem sir?

[@tjc]

@@zpeos5713 I never was able to determine exactly the cause of the issue, so I just accepted the onboard video as the best I could do with the drone. I built a 5" freestyle drone that handles the GoPro 10 flawlessly.

[@dronifiedhitta5907]

Please how do I get the go pro mount

[@gonzafpv2843]

Hello as alwyas Nice Review! I have a question maybe You could help me out. I have the original dobo head mount for the dji fpv drone, and i have an 8 hero black (full size) and a geprc hero 8 black naked. I have both with same settings, wifi off and all the same settings. Thing is that with the naked i get a satelite drop to almost 0 and with the full size i don't have any problem. Any idea of this? Thanks have a Nice day

[@marcelohernandez7628]

How is the GoPro with vibration? I know the new one is lighter GoPro Bones. Thanks

[@chrisnorway1]

Gopro definitly looks better + Reelsteady is unmatched. However I think the DJI camera looks pretty good in some scenarios, and sometimes it looks, crap, depends much on the lighting + settings I think. In terms of stabilization, using the DJI camera demands much more of the pilot, you can get great results if you fly really smoothly. But that makes it quite hard if you try doing a shot, then screw up just one bit, the shot may be ruined and you have to do it again. Not and issue if you use Gopro + Reelsteady. Main issue with this setup seems to be the weight, some people say it affects the performance a lot, on a already heavy drone, while some say they dont notice it much. What do you think about it?

[@zefitech]

The weight and aerodynamics are a concern - would be no bueno for freestyle operators, but I don't notice a difference in the way I've been flying it . And I agree the DJI camera does look great under those conditions. I wish we could some how have the best of both worlds lol as it's certainly annoying to tend to an extra camera on the drone.

[@jasondonavich2758]

Does adding a gopro interfere with the onboard GPS making rth unusable?

[@emmaking2]

Ive had a couple of dji fpvs, and i do get massive gps interference and also in 2 of them i drives the esc out of control faster than i could land and one of them overheated to the point that one motor had its wire joints desoldered and the motor flew straight out of the drone like butter... With the GoPro bones I've had the best results but still massively interferes with the GPS and I have found no solution over the years

[@bobimarkers3657]

I feel like your GoPro footage was really choppy and under exposed with low dynamic range. Did you configure your stuff properly as I am getting much much better results

[@airborne.visuals]

what would be the music you used at the end? at 05:13 :) thanks, nice video btw

[@logontogaurav]

How to decide the GoPro camera angle? Do we need different camera angles for slow speed flying and high speed flying?

[@zefitech]

Yup that’s correct. Lower angle for low speed, higher angler for high speed. Typically around 20 degrees is good for low speed

[@airborne.visuals]

@@zefitech a good way to set the cam angle is to line up the gopro with the back of the battery or just a little bit less. Anyone found out the solution for this warping effect?

[@johnknoxville4304]

Hey Matt, it might be a while, but how about using a gopro max 360? Any ideas how the 360 video will look like? I was stuck between the Air 2s and the fpv, but i like the air for the video quality, now i can use my 360 max on top of fpv, when i buy it.

[@jeffirwin485]

I have been testing GPS interference running the DJI FPV with a GoPro Hero 9. The interference doesn't have anything to do with the mount but instead what seems to be RF signal interference from the gopro itself ONLY when it is recording video. I have only come up with a couple of solutions so far - 1) - wrapping the gopro in tinfoil helps a little - can at least maintain a homepoint or 2) extending the arm away from the aircraft on an extension with makes it look very top heavy. Both these solutions only help - they do not SOLVE the issue. I have tried this with several gopros and two different DJI FPVs. Same result. When I refer to interference, I mean that when the gopro is turned on, it takes it down from 22 satellites to 6 (or zero if I put the Session 5 on)

[@zefitech]

Do you prefer the GoPro or FPV camera!?

[@logancarpenter2910]

What is the flight time

[@PhilipFearnley]

When my Gopro is mounted to the DJI FPV my motors get really hot after just a short amount of time, is this common for this setup?

[@zefitech]

Which GoPro? I haven't noticed this with my Hero 8, but I could see it potentially being an issue for the heavier ones.

[@fifo]

The same happened to me on my first try to this setup today.. Motors were so hot that they were burning to the touch. Also a heavy burnt smell. Tomorrow I will test if the motors still work as intended.

[@julianabrahams9697]

same here. Almost blew the motors. Gopro360. Have rigged the go pro a little more to the centre but still seems to struggle. Any new progress from you? @@fifo

[@Shifty008]

Nice vid man ! What's flight time you can do with the gopro on the drone approx ?

[@zefitech]

Thanks for watching! Usually like 10-15 minutes, depending on how fast I'm flying

[@William_Mobley]

@2:01 ...

[@chambersfpv9506]

Can I ask how this effects the gyro ? Will the emergency brake work ? As well as will I be able to switch to n/s mode whilst the GoPro is on in manual mode ?

[@istoleurfaceha3527]

Good questions here

[@realjaklap]

Helpful video! Did you have an ND filter on the DJI camera during the comparison? Doesn’t seem like much/any motion blur on that one

[@zefitech]

I did not! I didn't bother getting them since I knew I'd primarily use the GoPro more

[@Silverbullet844]

I think the warping comes from prop wash. The stock DJI props aren't very good for fpv and have a massive issue with introducing unnessecary prop wash.

[@Hannblumen]

What type of props would you recommend?

[@Silverbullet844]

@@Hannblumen I probably wouldn’t be the right person to ask about specific props, but I swapped my DJI fpv prop adapters and got some props off of getfpv. Almost completely gets rid of prop wash unless you’re really hammering the throttle. DJI’s props are less rigid than the ones I have now, but you might be able to find better durability than what I got, as they tend to break easy, or just don’t crash. I noticed the difference immediately though.

[@biciruterosperu9806]

Hi bro I realized that you have the same problem as me when mounting the gopro 10 on top, the gps signal goes away. Did you manage to solve it with some gopro mount or configuration?

[@zefitech]

Heyo, I haven't unfortunately. I ended up returning my 10 and I've just been using the 8 ever since. I may try again soon though.

[@garethjones1]

Loved this video just got a gopro 8 today and can't wait to try it out. Out of interest what was the wind like on the day you got the shaky footage? Thanks.

[@zefitech]

Thanks for watching! And the slight warp that occurs in some of my Hero 8 footage seems to happen in any wind conditions. In the example I showed, the wind was very light. I definitely have to look into it more, but it hasn't been a huge issue.

[@brunovfpv5756]

Hi when you strap your gopro on your dji fpv , does the gps and wifi need to be turned off on the go pro ?

[@zefitech]

Yup!

[@brunovfpv5756]

@@zefitech thanks , what are the consequences if i dont ?

[@zefitech]

There’s a possibility that the gps and wifi on the GoPro will interfere with the GPS on the drone and that might prevent return to home or the ability to entire manual/acro mode at all.

[@krashskwad852]

Whats your dji fpv camera & gopro tilt angle ?

[@zefitech]

It varies! Usually around 25-35

[@krashskwad852]

Any issue landing with the gopro mounted on the dji fpv?

[@zefitech]

Nope! I do land in Normal mode, not manual/acro mode.

[@krashskwad852]

@@zefitech Ah ok..i test it out just now.i just noticed that when quad going down to land,motors makes weird sound.i guess due to the extra weight of the gopro.

[@archys7]

Hi, in 5:30 i noticed You have that vibrations, usualy these are when gopro is tilted back to much, this drone dont like it, when mass is forced to middle of drone. i had same problem with my gopro 9, also You can hear starnge noise from props as well. overall great video, Thank You for Your work :)

[@2010kiril]

yes it happened to m too, the motors of the props sound like they are overwhelmed by the weight

[@archys7]

@@2010kiril yes, but if camera is more on front side , all is ok.

[@FollowMeMexico]

Have any of you guys had any major issues using the gopro on the fpv ? I am thinking about just doing that all the time but not if its going to blown up in the sky lol

[@kaimultivideo4956]

Somehow you managed to make the gopro footage look like a stuttering mess. You should do some frame rate compatibility research.

[@stringsattached67]

I gotta be honest I actually think the on board camera looks pretty good. Every GoPro video I've seen on this drone has the Jello effect.if I were to use a GoPro I'd use the new GoPro bones.

[@1hp-team343]

drone squad

[@zefitech]

Ayeeeee🤙🤙🤙

[@ExplorewithZac]

The camera on the FPV is absolutely GARBAGE... It's even impossible to color grade, everything is just mushy. The GoPro 10 made a HUGE difference for me.

[@ParadiseByAir]

15 minutes is that thing power-driven my plutonium I get 7 minutes

[@leonardoarca5196]

💪👍

[@JaimeAndresMedia]

Am I the only one that has issues with losing GPS signal when the GoPro starts recording? The GPS is fine when the gopro is turned on, however, on e you hit the record button on the GoPro the satélites count on the DJI FPV drop by 60%!! But even with that issue, strapping the GoPro is worth it, the quality of the DJI camera is complete garbage,

[@zefitech]

Good question - I believe I was recording for the test in this video, but I have to confirm. And I agree!

[@zefitech]

Hey Jaime, which GoPro are you using by the way? I tested the Hero 10 on the FPV today and had the same issue you were describing - when hitting record the GPS drops by 60%.

[@JaimeAndresMedia]

@@zefitech I’m using the hero 9

[@zefitech]

@@JaimeAndresMedia interesting. Which GoPro mount you using?

[@thienpham4560]

Have you tried to turn off GPS on the Gopro settings?